Quote Originally Posted by Ignoramus View Post
Just some more clarification. Having checked the save, I'm debating whether I want to swap to the other free character. Does the Palatine get to judge upon Rule disputes like the Kaiser in KotR? And can the King strip him of his title?
I'm not sure how it worked in KotR, but basically he does indeed get to judge upon IC rules disputes. However, if he penalizes a noble the penalty must be okayed by the king. (so he can't just screw over all the other nobles).
And yes, the title is granted, and can be taken away, by the king.
IC, Of course, if a king were to strip the title of a Palatine who was seen as just it might inflame the nobility, and their has been discussion among the nobility in the past of the Palatine being elected by them, rather than chosen by the king.